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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,151.20, 635,007.36 and 258,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,151.20, 635,007.36 and 258,947.20 is: 357,346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,151.20 : 635,007.36 = 258,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,151.20/635,007.36 = 258,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,151.20x = 635,007.36 × 258,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,151.20x = 164,433,377,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,433,377,851.39/460,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,346.41

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